75 minutes with iruka: private test ride appointments
This is a fully appointment-only test ride session where you can enjoy 75 minutes of exclusive time with iruka. Come alone, or bring your friends and family. At every session, you’ll be personally attended by iruka’s founder, Mark Kobayashi. There’s no pressure to buy, and instead, sales won’t be conducted on-site. Whether you want to take a long ride, admire the bike up close, take photos, or chat with the founder—feel free to enjoy your time in whatever way suits you best.
Date and time:
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Time slots: 11:00-12:15, 13:00-14:15, 14:15-15:30, 15:30-16:45
Location:
Life Creation Space OVE
KDX Residence Minami-Aoyama 1F, 3-4-8 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
(8-minute walk from Omotesando Station)
Tel: 03-5785-0403
Products available for testing (tentative):
iruka S (Silver, Red)
iruka C (Blue)
iruCart, iruCarry, iruCatch, iruCover, iruCanal
Attendant:
Mark Kobayashi
Founder and President, iruka Inc.
Participation gift:
Participants will receive an original iruka wine opener or an original iruka furoshiki (wrapping cloth).
Steps from registration to the event day:
1. Fill out the application form with your preferred date and time.
2. Wait for a confirmation email from iruka Inc. We will coordinate with you to finalize your appointment.
3. On the day of the event, please arrive at the venue by your scheduled start time. Masaki Kobayashi will be waiting for you inside. If you arrive early, please wait in the cafe or nearby.
Important notes:
* If the precipitation probability in Minato-ku, Tokyo at 9:00 a.m. on the day of the event is 50% or higher (according to Yahoo! Weather), the event will be canceled, and you will be notified by email or phone.
* On-site purchases are not available. If you are interested in purchasing a product, we can introduce you to our sales partners.
* The venue is a café with other general customers present. Please do not bring outside food or drinks.
* There is no parking at the venue. Please come by public transportation, bicycle, or if you drive, use a coin parking lot nearby.
“I’ve participated in many test ride events at dealers and exhibitions, and I’ve always had a great time. Interacting with Flippers (collective name of iruka owners) and potential Flippers is something I truly enjoy.
At the same time, I’ve often felt that some attendees couldn’t fully enjoy the experience. They might have wanted to ride longer or take a closer look at the bike but held back out of consideration for others. That’s what inspired me to create this appointment-only test ride event.
For example, if you’d like to go for a long ride, 75 minutes is more than enough time to make a full loop around the Imperial Palace and return. If you prefer to take your time examining the bike or taking photos, I’m happy to step aside and keep myself occupied so you can enjoy yourself without interruption.
Since this event is designed for one-on-one or small group sessions, I won’t be able to meet many people in a single day. However, this means each participant can take their time to really appreciate the iruka. Both iruka and I would be delighted if you leave with a deeper love for iruka.” says Mark, Founder and President of iruka Inc.